Accounting Manager
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African Nutrition Leadership Programme seeks a detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain internal controls.
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Role Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Manager to oversee the organization's accounting operations and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting.
This role is responsible for managing accounting processes, maintaining effective internal controls, supporting compliance, and providing financial information to facilitate business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and bank reconciliations.
- Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes and ensure timely financial reporting.
- Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
- Coordinate internal and external audits and facilitate the preparation of audit documentation.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and financial analysis activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and financial controls.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business operations and organizational objectives.
- Prepare financial reports and provide insights to support management decision-making.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA, CIMA, or equivalent) is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, taxation, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficiency in accounting systems, ERP platforms, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
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